Unmanned Technology News

The latest technology news for Autonomous and Unmanned Systems. Articles on integrated and embedded systems, payloads, product launches and technological advances for drones, UAV, UGV, USV and UUV

New Hybrid Power Unit for Heavy & Endurance Drones in Development

Aero Development Japan Co., Ltd. (ADJ) has conducted operational tests on a new combined hybrid power unit designed for heavy...

Apr 12, 2021
GPS-Aided INS with Air Data Computer Released

Inertial Labs has launched the INS-U, a low-cost, u-blox-based GPS-aided inertial navigation system (INS) that features an embedded air data...

Apr 09, 2021
ping200X Becomes World’s First FAA TSO-Certified Drone Transponder

uAvionix has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) certification from the FAA for its flagship ping200X Mode S ADS-B OUT transponder for unmanned aerial systems.

Apr 08, 2021
VPX Stacking Connectors Launched for Rugged Embedded Applications

TE Connectivity has launched new lightweight, compact VPX stacking connectors designed for critical harsh-environment applications such as UAVs (unmanned aerial...

Apr 07, 2021
The Accuracy of AI Fault Detection

Scopito has released an article explaining why AI fault detection models, such as those used by the company to derive...

Apr 06, 2021
Connector to Cable Design – Key Considerations for Aerospace & Defense

Omnetics are seeing an increasing demand for ruggedized miniature connectors connected to more complicated cable systems to handle very fast...

Apr 06, 2021
CHC Navigation Develops GNSS & Inertial Technologies for Unmanned Systems

CHC Navigation, a leading developer of GNSS and inertial navigation solutions for professional geospatial and mapping applications, has partnered with...

Apr 06, 2021
New GNSS L1 & L5 Signal Timing Modules Released

u-blox has launched the company’s first multi-band high-accuracy timing solutions that support L1 and L5 GNSS signals. The ZED-F9T-10B and...

Apr 02, 2021
Spacing Considerations for Multi-Antenna Systems

Southwest Antennas has released an article outlining key concepts and general best practices to consider when determining antenna spacing in...

Apr 02, 2021
Compact, Lightweight UAV LiDAR Introduced

CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) has announced the release of the AlphaAir 450 (AA450) LiDAR system. The lightest, most accurate UAV LiDAR...

Apr 01, 2021
Comparing LiDAR: The Ultimate Sensor Battle

LightWare LiDAR has released an article discussing the pros and cons of remote sensing technology including radar, ultrasonic and camera...

Apr 01, 2021
Optical Components for Marine Biology & Deep-Sea Exploration

Knight Optical’s custom-made optics are ideal for deep-sea exploration – with millimeter-(or smaller)-perfect dimensions and customizable optical coatings for optimum operability

Apr 01, 2021
New LiDAR Processing Software Module Released

YellowScan, a global leader and designer of next generation of UAV LIDAR solutions, has announced the release of its new...

Apr 01, 2021
USV Operations Enhanced by Radar Technology & Display Software

Cambridge Pixel, a developer of radar display, tracking and recording sub-systems, is supplying its SPx Server technology and Maritime Display...

Mar 31, 2021
Autonomy-Based Pilot-Assist to be Developed

Sea Machines Robotics and HamiltonJet have signed an agreement to develop a new pilot-assist product that utilizes computer vision and...

Mar 31, 2021
UAS Image Processing & Analysis Software with Real Time Results

Leading developer of data analysis and image processing software Textron Systems has produced a product portfolio designed to provide critical...

Mar 31, 2021
New Military-Grade Circular Connector Launched

TE Connectivity has expanded its line of O.C.H. micro circular connectors with a new design that features a seventh pin...

Mar 31, 2021
Optical Radar ViDAR Pod Released for Maritime Surveillance

Sentient Vision Systems has announced the first flight of its ViDAR pod system, the VMS-5 (ViDAR Maritime Surveillance) Day/Night Optical...

Mar 30, 2021
R&D Underway for Underground Industrial Inspection Drone

An R&D project by Thales to adapt unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for an underground surveying role is underway, with potentially...

Mar 29, 2021
Embention and Currawong Announce Product Integration Partnership

Embention is integrating its Veronte autopilots with Currawong Engineering’s engines, servos and Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs) for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle...

Mar 29, 2021
New Dual Antenna GPS-Aided INS Released

Inertial Labs has launched the INS-DH-OEM, a GPS-aided inertial navigation system (INS) that integrates a Honeywell HG4930 inertial measurement unit...

Mar 29, 2021
New INS Utilise Network-Based Time Synchronisation

OxTS has introduced a new Precision time Protocol (PTP) master functionality for all of the company’s next-generation inertial navigation systems...

Mar 29, 2021
Positioning Solution for Autonomous Vehicle OEMs Released

ACEINNA, in conjunction with Point One Navigation, has launched OpenARC, a complete, precise positioning platform that offers easy system integration...

Mar 26, 2021
EMCORE to Develop High-End Tactical-Grade IMU

A major U.S. prime contractor has awarded a development contract valued at $1.1 million to EMCORE Corporation for the design...

Mar 26, 2021
Rugged Military-Grade LCD Monitors Launched

EIZO Rugged Solutions has expanded its range of rugged COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) LCD monitors with three new models – the...

Mar 25, 2021
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